SINGAPORE, May 3 (Xinhua) -- The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) is leading in 29 out of the 32 contested constituencies in the sample count results for Singapore's general election, according to figures released by the Elections Department on Saturday night.

These 29 constituencies account for 82 of the 97 elected seats in the parliament.

The Workers' Party is leading in the remaining three constituencies, based on the same sample count. No other opposition party is currently leading in any constituency.

The sample count provides only an early indication of the potential outcome. "As this is a sample count, the election result could be different. Counting is still in progress," the department said, urging the public to await the official announcement of the final results.

A total of 209 candidates from 11 political parties and coalitions, along with two independents, contested the 97 seats. Of these, five seats in a multi-member constituency were uncontested and were secured by the PAP on Nomination Day, April 23.■